242 result(s) for 1956 revolution
High State Honour Awarded To US Representative Marcy Kaptur
- 26 Jan 2017 4:00 AM
- current affairs
American congresswoman Marcy Kaptur has been awarded the Gold Cross of Merit of the Civilian Order, one of Hungary’s highest state honours for a foreign national. “The Democratic representative for Ohio’s 9th congressional district is honoured as one of Hungary’s greatest friends,” Ambassador to Washington Réka Szemerkényi, said at the ceremony.
Former Smallholders’ Party Leader József Torgyán Dies At 84
- 23 Jan 2017 8:02 AM
- current affairs
The former leader of the Independent Smallholders’ Party József Torgyán has died, aged 84, his family told MTI. Torgyán passed away surrounded by close family early Sunday. Torgyán was born on November 16, 1932 in Mateszalka in northeast Hungary.
Introducing Mátyás Pince, One Of The Oldest Restaurants In Budapest
- 13 Jan 2017 9:00 AM
- specials
"Due to its style, the Mátyás Pince Restaurant still attracts a lot of foreign tourists, but we would very much like to attract more Hungarian and expat guests too," management told XpatLoop. In the eyes of many, the Mátyás Pince Restaurant is a precious piece of the past. "Our compatriots living abroad come back for nostalgia, and families travel from the countryside for a Sunday lunch because ...
Xpat Opinion: Centennial Of Franz Josef’s Death: Hungarians & Monarchy
- 29 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
It was one hundred years ago, on November 21, 1916, that Franz Josef I, Austrian emperor and Hungarian king, died. His death couldn’t have been unexpected since he was 86 years old and had been on the throne for 68 years. When he died, Austria-Hungary, his creation, was slowly edging toward military collapse and revolution. His death was interpreted by his subjects as an ominous sign of the end ...
Hungary Hails Solidarity Of Sportsmen Who Boycotted 1956 Melbourne Olympics
- 22 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- sport
Speaker of Parliament László Kövér on Monday met Dutch, Swiss and Spanish veteran athletes visiting Budapest who boycotted the 1956 Melbourne Olympics out of solidarity with Hungary due to its crushed anti-Soviet revolution. Hungary has organised programmes to thank the athletes who gave up their dreams after the Netherlands, Spain, and Switzerland withdrew in protest against the Soviet presence ...
Happy Birthday To Budapest
- 17 Nov 2016 8:20 AM
- community & culture
Some may be surprised to know Hungary’s capital is only 143 years young today, as Buda, Pest and Óbuda all merged into a single city on 17 November 1873.
Police File Charges Against Socialist Politician Accused Of Denying Crimes Of Communism
- 16 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Police have filed charges against Socialist politician Szófia Havas on suspicion that she denied the crimes of communism, the daily Magyar Idők reported. Radical nationalist party Jobbik and the Christian Democrat Youth Association lodged a complaint about Havas to the police in connection with the charges.
Visitors Centre Opens At Budapest Cemetery
- 4 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- community & culture
A visitors centre will be dedicated at the Rákoskeresztúr cemetery in Budapest’s 17th District to inform visitors about martyrs of the 1956 Uprising who are buried there.
Introducer Of Shotokan In Hungary Honoured
- 31 Oct 2016 8:00 AM
- sport
Veteran karate master János Antal has been awarded Hungary’s Order of Merit, Officer’s Cross in recognition of his merits in introducing shotokan in Hungary and his achievements in martial arts. The award was presented to him by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
High State Honour Awarded To US Representative Marcy Kaptur
- 26 Jan 2017 4:00 AM
- current affairs
American congresswoman Marcy Kaptur has been awarded the Gold Cross of Merit of the Civilian Order, one of Hungary’s highest state honours for a foreign national. “The Democratic representative for Ohio’s 9th congressional district is honoured as one of Hungary’s greatest friends,” Ambassador to Washington Réka Szemerkényi, said at the ceremony.
Former Smallholders’ Party Leader József Torgyán Dies At 84
- 23 Jan 2017 8:02 AM
- current affairs
The former leader of the Independent Smallholders’ Party József Torgyán has died, aged 84, his family told MTI. Torgyán passed away surrounded by close family early Sunday. Torgyán was born on November 16, 1932 in Mateszalka in northeast Hungary.
Introducing Mátyás Pince, One Of The Oldest Restaurants In Budapest
- 13 Jan 2017 9:00 AM
- specials
"Due to its style, the Mátyás Pince Restaurant still attracts a lot of foreign tourists, but we would very much like to attract more Hungarian and expat guests too," management told XpatLoop. In the eyes of many, the Mátyás Pince Restaurant is a precious piece of the past. "Our compatriots living abroad come back for nostalgia, and families travel from the countryside for a Sunday lunch because ...
Xpat Opinion: Centennial Of Franz Josef’s Death: Hungarians & Monarchy
- 29 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
It was one hundred years ago, on November 21, 1916, that Franz Josef I, Austrian emperor and Hungarian king, died. His death couldn’t have been unexpected since he was 86 years old and had been on the throne for 68 years. When he died, Austria-Hungary, his creation, was slowly edging toward military collapse and revolution. His death was interpreted by his subjects as an ominous sign of the end ...
Hungary Hails Solidarity Of Sportsmen Who Boycotted 1956 Melbourne Olympics
- 22 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- sport
Speaker of Parliament László Kövér on Monday met Dutch, Swiss and Spanish veteran athletes visiting Budapest who boycotted the 1956 Melbourne Olympics out of solidarity with Hungary due to its crushed anti-Soviet revolution. Hungary has organised programmes to thank the athletes who gave up their dreams after the Netherlands, Spain, and Switzerland withdrew in protest against the Soviet presence ...
Happy Birthday To Budapest
- 17 Nov 2016 8:20 AM
- community & culture
Some may be surprised to know Hungary’s capital is only 143 years young today, as Buda, Pest and Óbuda all merged into a single city on 17 November 1873.
Police File Charges Against Socialist Politician Accused Of Denying Crimes Of Communism
- 16 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Police have filed charges against Socialist politician Szófia Havas on suspicion that she denied the crimes of communism, the daily Magyar Idők reported. Radical nationalist party Jobbik and the Christian Democrat Youth Association lodged a complaint about Havas to the police in connection with the charges.
Visitors Centre Opens At Budapest Cemetery
- 4 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- community & culture
A visitors centre will be dedicated at the Rákoskeresztúr cemetery in Budapest’s 17th District to inform visitors about martyrs of the 1956 Uprising who are buried there.
Introducer Of Shotokan In Hungary Honoured
- 31 Oct 2016 8:00 AM
- sport
Veteran karate master János Antal has been awarded Hungary’s Order of Merit, Officer’s Cross in recognition of his merits in introducing shotokan in Hungary and his achievements in martial arts. The award was presented to him by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.